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The Best Episodes of Merlí Season 1

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The Best Episodes of Merlí Season 1

He’s surly, unorthodox, unapologetically blunt, and he’s about to change your life. Meet the new philosophy teacher, Merlí, who will help his students view the...

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  1. Background image for The Peripatetic
    7.8/10(319 votes)

    #1 - The Peripatetic

    S1:E1

    After his ex-wife moves to Rome, Merlí finds himself solo-parenting and working as a substitute philosophy teacher at his son Bruno’s school, where his unorthodox style intrigues the students, butts heads with faculty, and embarrasses his son.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  2. Background image for Plato
    7.9/10(264 votes)

    #2 - Plato

    S1:E2

    Merlí encourages his class to participate in the literary contest by cheating, uses Plato to help Ivan, a student with agoraphobia, and takes an interest in the mother of another. Meanwhile, Bruno reveals a personal secret to his friend Tania.

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    Director:Unknown
    Writer:Unknown
  3. Background image for Machiavelli
    7.7/10(243 votes)

    #3 - Machiavelli

    S1:E3

    After Merlí gives Gerard girl advice, his interest in Gerard’s mother, Gina, grows when he sees that she’s a fellow straight-talker. He also has a breakthrough with Ivan and steals a test copy that ends up in Bruno’s hands.

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  4. Background image for Aristotle
    8.1/10(216 votes)

    #4 - Aristotle

    S1:E4

    After Bruno invites Pol over to study, he lets his feelings slip and complicates their friendship. When they get perfect test scores, they’re accused of cheating and Merlí is also suspected in the scheme. Will it cost him his job?

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  5. Background image for Socrates
    8.2/10(215 votes)

    #5 - Socrates

    S1:E5

    In the spirit of Socrates, Merlí tells his students they must question the values imposed on them by their parents, which angers Joan’s strict father. He takes Ivan outside his comfort zone to disastrous consequences and gets closer to Gina.

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  6. Background image for Schopenhauer
    7.9/10(210 votes)

    #6 - Schopenhauer

    S1:E6

    Berta’s home life is revealed, which explains her need for sympathy and attention. Merlí and Gina have a bad fight after she finds out about his relationship with Laia. Merlí keeps pushing Ivan to step out and suggests a visit from Bruno.

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  8. Background image for Foucault
    8.4/10(210 votes)

    #7 - Foucault

    S1:E7

    Bruno’s fraught relationship with Pol causes resentment towards his father but the two end up having a warm heart-to-heart for the first time. When Pol loses a loved one, Bruno reaches out and breathes hope into their friendship.

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    Director:Unknown
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  9. Background image for Guy Debord
    8.3/10(207 votes)

    #8 - Guy Debord

    S1:E8

    After a student catches Merlí and Gina kissing, she wants to keep it from Gerard but he’s turned off by the secrecy. A viral video of Monica inspires Gerard to take a brave stand in support of her. Ivan makes a breakthrough.

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  10. Background image for Epicurus
    8.7/10(228 votes)

    #9 - Epicurus

    S1:E9

    The students throw Pol a birthday party, which leads to many revelations. Bruno and Pol grow closer than ever, Gerard learns about his mother and Merlí, and Joan ends up in the hospital after drinking too much. Merlí confesses his feelings for Gina.

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  11. Background image for The Skeptics
    8.2/10(198 votes)

    #10 - The Skeptics

    S1:E10

    Merlí tells Joan’s parents about the alcohol incident, which infuriates Joan but ultimately drives him out of his home and to Merlí. Feeling hopeful, Bruno approaches Pol but is rejected and takes his anger out on the Spanish teacher.

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    Director:Unknown
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  12. Background image for The Sophists
    8.1/10(191 votes)

    #11 - The Sophists

    S1:E11

    Merlí helps Berta and Pol find direction, encouraging the latter to work with Ivan. Bruno continues to make fun of Santi the Spanish teacher until he gets kicked out of class. A new student arrives who defies expectations.

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    Director:Unknown
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  13. Background image for Hume
    8.7/10(206 votes)

    #12 - Hume

    S1:E12

    Merlí encourages the students to boycott the school’s food collection campaign to protest corruption, prompting the principal to take it up with the review board. After Merlí confronts Bruno about bullying Santi, he receives news of a tragic death.

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  14. Background image for Nietzsche
    9.1/10(259 votes)

    #13 - Nietzsche

    S1:E13

    The unexpected death devastates the students, especially Bruno. To help them pay respects, Merlí breaks the rules once again and is on the verge of losing his job. His students make a grand gesture of support. Ivan is ready to return to class.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"The Peripatetic" is the best rated episode of "Merlí" season 1. It scored 7.8/10 based on 319 votes. Directed by Unknown and written by Unknown, it aired on 9/14/2015. This episode is rated 0.1 points higher than the second-best, "Plato".